In 2016, it was reported that most Internet users are searching for information about goods and services, but there is still a huge percentage of the population who use the Internet to find different forms of pastime activities on a daily basis. After the introduction of smartphones our access to online entertainment has become even more accessible and we have every reason to believe that the need for entertainment will keep increasing in the future.
These are the most popular forms of online entertainment today:
- Social Media: It is one of the most popular forms of online entertainment and one of the top reasons for billions of users to go online every day. Today nearly 2.50 billion users are active on one or more Social Media platforms and by 2021 it is estimated that these numbers will reach 3.02 billion. The most popular Social Media platform worldwide is Facebook with over 2000 million users.
- Online Video Games: Ever since video games gained mainstream popularity in the 1970s and 1980s it has been an enjoyable pastime activity for children and adults around the world. As the Internet evolved, the way people enjoy video games has reached new levels and standards. Today one can play multiplayer games online and interact with other users. One of the most played online video games is League of Legends.
- Online Casinos: Online gambling is more popular than ever and the online casino industry has had a massive growth since it started in the mid-1990s. In the beginning, the industry mostly consisted of a few online poker rooms and video poker slot machines. Today you can play online versions of anything from classic table games, poker and slot machines, and you can place bets on numerous sports with just a few clicks.
- Music Streaming: The way we experience music has completely changed with the developments in technology and the Internet. Some of us can vaguely still remember the feeling of having to wait for your favorite song to come on the radio to be able to enjoy it. The most popular site for on-demand music streaming is YouTube. Although it wasn’t originally created for music, YouTube is today responsible for 46% of the music streaming time worldwide. Spotify and Apple Music are other popular streaming sites and are both increasing in popularity.
- Video Streaming: The same way music streaming has become more and more popular, video streaming has had a similar type of development. There is a huge variety of different video streaming apps available these days, which allows you to watch your favorite TV shows and movies whenever you want. Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Video are among the most popular paid streaming services for watching TV shows and movies.
Alfredo E. Clark Lindo.